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‘I wish my father was here’: Tobacco victims hail bittersweet $32.5-billion deal
MONTREAL — After nearly three decades fighting Canada’s tobacco giants, Lise Blais is close to…
In the news today: Testy B.C. election campaign reaches final day
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Quebec nurses union votes in favour of new collective agreement
MONTREAL — Quebec’s largest nurses union has reached a deal with the provincial government more…
Fledgling Northern Soccer League expected to announce first player signings soon
The Northern Super League will likely start rolling out player signing announcements next week but…
Tobacco settlement will not protect future generations from addiction: advocates
The Canadian Cancer Society and other health advocates say a proposed settlement that may see…
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime ousted in quarterfinals of European Open
ANTWERP — Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the European Open tennis…
Indian diplomats ‘clearly on notice’ after high commissioner expulsion: Joly
OTTAWA — Canada isn’t ruling out expelling additional diplomats from India, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie…
AFN votes on way forward after $47.8 billion child welfare reform deal is defeated
OTTAWA — The executive team from the Assembly of First Nations will meet in the…
Five things on proposed landmark $32.5-billion tobacco deal
MONTREAL — Three tobacco giants are set to pay out roughly $32.5 billion in a…
Tobacco companies unlikely to shift business models despite proposed settlement: prof
Tobacco policy experts say without further pressure, major companies are unlikely to shift their business…
Quarterback Adams, B.C. Lions look to reset against league-leading Montreal Alouettes
SURREY, B.C. — Vernon Adams Jr. has watched the B.C. Lions’ struggles from a unique…
Lawyer for family members of Pickton’s victims wants copy of killer’s ‘tell all book’
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver lawyer representing families of the victims of serial killer Robert Pickton…
QMJHL Roundup: Loshing has two goals, one assist in Wildcats’ 7-1 win over Saguenéens
MONCTON, N.B. — Yoan Loshing had two goals and one assist as the Moncton Wildcats…
Fearing demolition, Montreal skateboarders rally to protect DIY skatepark from city
MONTREAL — Frédérique Luyet hops on her skateboard, rides the half pipe and pulls off…
Canada’s Diallo upsets Cerundolo to reach first career ATP Tour final
ALMATY — Canada’s Gabriel Diallo advanced to his first career ATP Tour final on Saturday…
QB Vernon Adams Jr. leads B.C. Lions to 27-3 rout of Montreal Alouettes
VANCOUVER — The last few months haven’t been easy for Vernon Adams Jr. A knee…
Montreal man detained in Sudan gets day in court with lawsuit against Ottawa
OTTAWA — Fifteen years after filing a lawsuit against the Canadian government over his detention…
Metro’s Moi Rewards loyalty program coming to Ontario stores
Metro is expanding its Moi Rewards program into Ontario later this week after rolling it…
Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin looks back in ‘Home and Away’
TORONTO — Mats Sundin was in a familiar place. Everything was also very different. It…
RSV shot for infants available in Ont., N.WT. and coming to Quebec, Yukon, Nunavut
Free shots that can protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus are being offered by some…
Canada’s Diallo up 31 spots to No. 87 in ATP rankings after reaching Almaty final
LONDON — Canada’s Gabriel Diallo moved into the top 100 of the ATP Tour rankings…
Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected in deaths of three found in car in Quebec’s Gaspé
NOUVELLE, QUE. — Police say three people whose bodies were found in a vehicle in…
National revenue minister to leave federal politics, run for Sherbrooke mayor
SHERBROOKE, Que. — National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau will run for mayor of Sherbrooke, Que.,…
Classes resume with replacement teachers after 11 suspended at Montreal school
MONTREAL — Eleven Montreal teachers who were suspended for allegedly creating a climate of fear…